Amplifying youth voices is second nature to our Youth Advocate Maeson Harvey. Recently, Maeson collaborated with Jodie from Project See and B to launch an exciting competition during Youth Week.
The objective was clear: to provide a platform for young creatives aged 16 to 26 in Western Australia to showcase their talents and have their voices heard and celebrated at Propel Youth Arts WA’s 2024 KickstART Festival.
Participants were challenged to submit an original creative work, be it written or visual, which explored themes such as the creative process, industry experiences, the impact of identity on artistry, and the hurdles encountered along their artistic journeys.
After a thorough review by Jodie and WhyNot representatives, twelve standout contributors were selected to have their work presented at a gallery exhibition and live reading event on Thursday, 11 April at the Y HQ Gallery Space.
Their amazing submissions were also published in a print publication and promoted across WhyNot, Propel Arts WA, and Project See & B socials. To top it off, they were also awarded $300 for their fully blown submission.
All submissions were published on the WhyNot platform and compensated at the standard WhyNot rate.